Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary: $39,520.00 Annually
Location : City of Colonial Heights, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 32-25
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/15/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded

to the hiring department for review and consideration.

** Open Until Filled. **

Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator: Operates heavy equipment, vehicles, and other related equipment.
Examples of Duties

• Operates heavy and light equipment, vehicles, and other specialized equipment to construct, maintain, and repair streets, roadways, drainage systems, and water/wastewater facilities.
• Removes blockages and debris from streets and roadways.
• Excavates water and sewer lines.
• Digs trenches for line installation.
• Performs landscaping duties as required.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and three to less than five years directly related experience or,
• Two years of college or Associate's Degree and less than two years directly related experience
• Must possess appropriate class Commercial Drivers License

Physical Demands & Work Environment


The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.
Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance -

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries

Retirement -


Supplemental Retirement -

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service

Day(s) Earned

Per Month

Max. Annual

Accrual Days

Max. Days for

Carry Forward

0 - 5 Years

1

12

24

Over 5 Years

1¼

15

30

Over 10 Years

1½

18

36

Over 20 Years

1¾

21

42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits -

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax:

Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability

Cancer

Term Life

Accident

Whole Life

Medical Bridge

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

* Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Are you currently employed by the City of Colonial Heights?

• Yes
• No

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If currently employed by the City, what department?
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Highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

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How many years of directly related experience do you possess?

• 0 to 1
• 2 to 3
• 4 to 5
• 6 to 7
• 8 to 9
• 10+

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What type of equipment and/or vehicles can you operate?
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Do you posses a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

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What is your annual salary expectation for the Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator Position?
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